- The Charlotte Campus offers bachelors, associate and certificate programs. Located in financial center of the New South, home to 299 Fortune 500 companies, the campus offers links to local, national and global industry in a modern, fast-paced university setting. Our pioneering approach to academics combines classroom education with industry-specific skills. Our academic programs blend the theoretical with the practical and are designed with industry input, so you?ll graduate with the knowledge and skills employers are seeking. We'll provide you with hands-on learning in small classroom settings, training on industry-specific software, leadership development and community service opportunities, a faculty with significant industry experience, the opportunity to take classes in your major in your first term, innovative concentrations, opportunities to study overseas. One-third of your coursework will consist of arts and sciences classes, so you'll develop the critical thinking, analytical and communications skills necessary for long-term career progression. At our Providence Campus, we also offer graduate programs in education and business.
School Highlights
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte serves 1,184 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,184 students
- Private-state tuition: $35,750
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1914
Total Faculty
83 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Student Body
The student population of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte diversity score of 0.68 is equal to the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,184 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,153 students
650 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
31 students
1,493 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,184 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,153 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
5 students
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
31 students
1,522 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,202 students
719 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
43%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5261%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,800
$27,500
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $35,750 is more than the state average of $19,438. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$35,750
$19,438
Tuition Notes
Tuition & fees for 2021-22 academic year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,750
$11,865
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,436
$5,846
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
80%
75%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerTennis
Volleyball
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte cost?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's private state tuition is approximately $35,750.
What schools are Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte often compared to?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotteis often viewed alongside schools like Central Piedmont Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
The acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is 80%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What sports does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offer?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's ranking?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte located?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is located in the Charlotte center city neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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